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How are different types of maps distinguished?

Discover the distinctions among political, physical, climate, land use, and population density maps, each serving specific purposes in presenting geographic information effectively. Learn about their unique characteristics and how they provide valuable insights into different aspects of our world.

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How are different types of maps distinguished?

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  1. How are different types of maps distinguished?

  2. Political Maps • Usually colored by country or by state • Political colors make it easy to compare size, shape, and location • Bold letters often make the country names stand out • Symbols make it easy to tell capitals from other cities • Political maps also name certain physical features, such as rivers and lakes

  3. World Political Map

  4. Physical Map • Has colors that make natural patterns stand out • The colors on the map can stand for types of vegetation, mountain, and natural features • Names of big natural features are easy to see • Physical maps also include some political information, such as boundaries

  5. World Physical Map

  6. Climate Map • The climate of a place is the weather it has season by season, year after year • Rainfall and temperature are climate’s main ingredients • Climate is affected by elevation, distance from the ocean, and latitude

  7. World Climate Map

  8. Land Use Resource Map These maps show how land is being used. This might refer to: • vegetation • crops being grown • forest vs. Agriculture • mines and wells • city zoning.

  9. Population Density Map • Shows the population or the number of people living in an area. • Color keys are used to show densely or largely populated areas and scarcely or low populated areas.

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